CONFIRMED: Walt Disney World Ticket Price Increase Coming This Month; 1-Day Tickets To Exceed $100

WDWNT on February 26, 2015

A few weeks ago, we told you that a ticket price increase was coming to Walt Disney World’s theme parks. Today, we have some more information that has leaked about the planned price hike coming sometime this month.

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According to sources, a 1-day Magic Kingdom base ticket will be priced at $105.00 (plus tax), while a ticket for Hollywood Studios, Epcot, or Animal Kingdom will be $99.00 (plus tax). All other ticket prices will be raised similarly, probably by the same increments as the last price change seen at the Disney Parks.

We still have no confirmation on the rumors of a water park-hopper ticket being added or the no-expiration option being removed, but we assume we will hear something once the ticket prices change.

The Disneyland Resort is expected to receive similar ticket price increases this month as well.

Full List of Walt Disney World & Disneyland Resort Ticket Price Increases

WDWNT on February 26, 2015

Disney has unveiled the full list of price increses for theme park tickets on both coasts. Below you will find a full list with the new price of each ticket, followed by the former price in parenthesis. Ticket price increases go into effect tomorrow, Sunday, February 22nd, 2015.

Here are the changes for Walt Disney World:

Single Day Ticket

  • Magic Kingdom: $105 ($99)
  • Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom: $97 ($94)
  • Water Park: $58 ($53)
  • Park Hopper option: $50 ($35)

 

Magic Your Way Multi-Day Tickets

  • All increase $1-2 per day.
  • No Expiration option no longer available
  • Park Hopper option on multi-day tickets will have an increase about $4

 

Annual Pass

  • Regular: $654 ($634)
  • Premium Annual Pass: $779 ($754)

 

Florida Resident Annual Pass

  • Regular: $529 ($485)
  • Premium Annual Pass: $649 ($605)
  • Seasonal Pass: $329  ($319)

 

Disneyland Resort changes are as follows (full list currently unavailable):

Single Day Ticket:

  • $99 ($96)
  • Park Hopper option: $56 ($54)

 

Premium Annual Pass:

  • $779 ($699)

Pirates of the Caribbean Authentic, Orange Bird Plush, & More Coming to Disney Parks Stores in 2015

WDWNT on January 29, 2015

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Disney today previewed many new merchandise lines and items that will be introduced at the Disney Parks in 2015, including the Polynesian Village tiki god mini-figure with flickering light torches pictured above.
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I know many of you will also be excited to see more Orange Bird merchandise, including this 7″ plush. Other items will include salt and pepper shakers,

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A line of dolls based on Disney attractions will launch next year, called Atttactionistas. The line will launch with many dolls including Mad Tea Party and Haunted Mansion dolls.

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More limited release t-shirts are coming to the Disney Parks online store next year.

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Like the Haunted Mansion in 2014, Pirates of the Caribbean will get an entirely new merchandise line in 2015.

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Later in 2015, limited release nutcrackers themed to park lands and attraction will debut.

60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration at Disneyland to Adorn Sleeping Beauty Castle in Sparkling Jewels

WDWNT on January 29, 2015

If the following artwork is any indication, Sleeping Beauty Castle will look a little different come Spring 2015 when the 60th anniversary festivities kick-off at Disneyland:

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Much like the golden make-over the castle experienced in 2005 for the Happiest Homecoming on Earth, we expect thousands of sparkling “diamonds” to adorn the facade of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland throughout the celebration of 60 years starting in the Spring.

Disney has not confirmed this nor any other festivities for the event, but a new nighttime parade for Disneyland Park and several attraction upgrades & refurbishments are also planned to coincide with the year-long celebration.

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror “Authentic” Merchandise Line Arrives February 13th at Disney Parks

WDWNT on January 29, 2015

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Friday, February 13th 2015 will be the official release date for the Hollywood Tower Hotel Authentic line of merchandise (celebrating the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror) coming to the Disney Parks in Florida and California! The products will be available at the attraction’s exit shop at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney California Adventure.

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With the release of the new merchandise, some of the Disney Design Group artists behind this collection will be appearing at Tower Hotel Gifts on Friday, February 13. This event will be held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m and Disney Artists Tyler Dumas, Brian Blackmore, Richard Terpstra and Quynh Kimball are scheduled to attend.

Disneyland Diamond Celebration Begins 5/22, 3 New Nighttime Shows Announced

WDWNT on January 29, 2015

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Each of the Disneyland Resort’s iconic centerpieces will receive diamond studded overlays. Image © Disney Enterprises Inc.

Before an invitation only crowd at Disneyland Park tonight, Tom Staggs, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts was joined on stage by Steve Davidson, executive for parades and spectaculars with Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment, as they revealed the entertainment line up for the park’s 60th Diamond Celebration that will debut May 22.

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The “Disneyland Forever” pyrotechnic spectacular will seemingly surround viewers with incredible Disney motifs. Image © Disney Enterprises Inc.

A new fireworks spectacular “Disneyland Forever” will feature pyrotechnics, immersive projections, and other effects that will transform several areas of Disneyland Park. This new generation edition of traditional Disney nighttime entertainment boasts the largest installation of projection mapping technology in a Disney park and up-close special effects. Main Street, U.S.A., and several other Disneyland Park locations become a “magical canvas” transporting guests into familiar Disney experiences, from flying above the London skyline from “Peter Pan” to a dance with King Louie in “The Jungle Book.”

“Disneyland Forever” also features two original songs, the theme “Live the Magic” and the inspiring closing song “Kiss Goodnight,” written by Disney Legend Richard Sherman.

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A couple of the Pixar units from Paint the Night. Image © Disney Enterprises Inc.

After a nearly a 20 year hiatus, Disneyland will host an evening parade with the U.S. premiere of Paint the Night. A modern alteration of the long departed, fan favorite Main Street Electric Parade, the new show will feature classic Disney and Pixar character scenes, magically realized with state of the art lighting technologies. Paint The Night is currently running at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort where it will continue indefinitely. A second copy of the show is being created for the Disneyland fete with a unit portraying a scene from Frozen.

Opening the same day is “World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney” – featuring Mickey Mouse on a fun-filled and inspirational journey through the unparalleled imagination of his creator, in a first-of-its-kind spectacular, presented on the magic canvas of “World of Color” with compelling animated imagery, live-action footage, fountains, lasers, special effects and a stirring musical score.

The “Frozen Fun” events that debuted earlier this month will continue through the celebration year. Other events and special enhancements are still rumored to join the party, so check-in often at WDWNT.com.

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Image © Disney Enterprises Inc.